Pelvic fibromatosis: an unusual gynecologic tumor

Obstet Gynecol. 1985 May;65(5):767-9.

Abstract

Pelvic fibromatoses are only unusually encountered in gynecologic practice, but then consistently create a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The reported patient typifies the difficulties encountered in surgical excision. A discussion of theories of etiology and management options follows.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fibroma / diagnostic imaging
  • Fibroma / etiology*
  • Fibroma / pathology
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / etiology*
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed